Methodology

How we calculate your artist score

Overview

The Artist Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates an artist's overall reach, engagement, and influence across multiple platforms. Our algorithm considers various factors to provide a fair and accurate representation of an artist's success.

Scoring Components

40%

Streaming Metrics

Measures your reach on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Monthly listeners
Total followers
Total plays and streams
Playlist placements
30%

Social Presence

Evaluates your social media reach and engagement.

Instagram, TikTok, Twitter followers
Engagement rates
Verification status
Post frequency
15%

Engagement Quality

Assesses the quality and authenticity of your audience engagement.

Save rates and skip rates
Follower-to-listener ratio
Playlist-to-streams ratio
Anomaly detection
10%

Platform Diversity

Rewards artists with a strong presence across multiple platforms.

Number of connected platforms
Balance across platforms
Bonus for verified accounts
5%

Growth Momentum

Tracks your growth trajectory and trending status.

30-day, 90-day, yearly growth
Viral spike detection
Trajectory analysis

Score Interpretation

Elite Artist

80-100

Top-tier global artists with massive reach

Established Artist

60-79

Successful artists with strong presence

Emerging Artist

40-59

Growing artists building their audience

Developing Artist

0-39

Early-stage artists starting their journey

Advanced Features

Authenticated users get access to advanced scoring features:

Career Stage Analysis

Detailed trajectory breakdown

Genre Normalization

Compare to similar artists

Engagement Metrics

Deep audience analysis

Growth Tracking

Historical score trends

Commitment to Fair Scoring

We are committed to maintaining a fair and accurate scoring system:

  • Regular algorithm updates based on industry trends
  • Continuous monitoring for anomalies and gaming attempts
  • Transparent scoring methodology with detailed breakdowns
  • Independent audits of scoring accuracy and fairness
  • User feedback integration for continuous improvement

Algorithm Updates

Our scoring algorithm is continuously refined to reflect changes in the music industry. Major updates are documented here and communicated to users.

Version 1.0 - November 2025

Initial release with basic and advanced scoring components

Last updated: November 10, 2025